BIGGO

1.

This game is similar to BINGO, only MUCH bigger! To make playing pieces, cut paper into 25 small pieces. Write one numeral, from 1 to 25, on each piece. Decorate the lunch bag. Place the numbered papers inside.

2.

Players find about 20 tokens with which to mark their BIGGO boards. Small rocks, fallen sticks, or similar found objects are fine.

3.

With an adult, choose a large outdoor paved area that is clean, safe, and free from traffic. Each player creates a BIGGO square about 5 short paces per side with Sidewalk Chalk.

4.

Divide the square into a grid of 25 smaller squares. Just draw four evenly-spaced lines across and four lines up and down.

5.

In each square, randomly write one numeral, from 1 to 25, until the grid is full.

6.

Players take turns pulling one number from the bag and calling it out.

7.

All players place a token to cover the corresponding numeral on their grids.

8.

The first player with five in a row--horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, is the winner.

Adaptations

Make grids larger or smaller to suit players’ ages and fit the space. Use Crayola Chalk Tools such as the Wide Writer to draw broad lines.

Use symbols or pictures in place of numerals. Choose a theme if you like! Some possibilities include yummy fruits, names of pets, or color names.

Vary ways to win, such as by covering all four corners or making an X.

Decorate small paper plates with Crayola Markers to use as tokens. Great fun for a crowd at a neighborhood picnic or family reunion!

Create Crayola Model Magic tokens. Flatten balls into discs or any shape. Air-dry them overnight. Decorate with Crayola Washable Markers. To keep them clean, make a glaze of equal parts Crayola No-Run School Glue and water. Cover one side of the tokens with the glaze and a paint brush. Air-dry. Turn them over and cover the other side. Air-dry the glue before playing.